$15M Market House Condos debuts model unit, spolights green roof

Pop City - April 15, 2009
By Jennifer Baron

Life at one of the city's most centrally located condos means no more late night runs to the corner store for milk or eggs.

Nearly 75% occupied, Shadyside’s Market House Condominiums is gearing up to debut its new “green-facing” model unit. Only 14 condos are left within the 54-unit building—which is conveniently nestled between a 12,000-square-foot green roof and a LEED-certified Giant Eagle Market District—at 5570 Centre Ave.

The reduced promotional price for the 1,730-square-foot model—which faces Centre Ave. and the property’s green roof—is $360,000. Planted with hearty colorful sedum and designed by Garland Roofing and Felix Cardella, the sustainable feature helps lower heating and cooling costs, increase the roof’s life span and reduce storm water run off.

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